2006–2011 Mercury Milan and 2006–2012 Lincoln MKZ, Zephyr, MKX and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V158000
- Reported
- March 10, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Part
- Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
- Vehicles affected
- About 2,602,668
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Safety risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
- Ford Edge: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
- Ford Fusion: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- Ford Ranger: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Lincoln MKX: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
- Lincoln MKZ: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- Lincoln Zephyr: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- Mercury Milan: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Ford Edge (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Ford Fusion (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Ford Ranger (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Lincoln MKX (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Lincoln MKZ (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Lincoln Zephyr (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
What is the fix?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.